THE CURATED CALENDAR 2026 NORTHERN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

📍WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey

📅 August 12–15, 2026

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion transforms WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca into a living museum of historic racing, featuring hundreds of period-correct race & sports cars. A centerpiece of Monterey Car Week,the 2026 edition spotlights Japanese marques, showcasing legendary autos from brands including Mazda, Toyota, Honda & Nissan across disciplines ranging from endurance racing to Formula 1.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

📍 Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel Valley

📅 August 14, 2026

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is a signature event of Monterey Car Week, bringing together rare automobiles, historic marques, and contemporary design on the grounds of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. Known for its curated field and refined setting, the event features significant collector cars, manufacturer debuts, and themed exhibitions that highlight the past, present & future of automotive design.

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

📍 Pebble Beach Golf Links, California

📅 August 16, 2026

The 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance brings the world’s finest collector cars to the iconic 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links, where historic automobiles compete for the prestigious Best of Show. Part of Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the event also features concept cars, major debuts, and celebrated automotive experiences including the Tour d’Elegance, RetroAuto, and Classic Car Forum.

Burning Man 2026: Axis Mundi

📍 Black Rock City, Black Rock Desert, Nevada

📅 August 30 – September 7, 2026

Black Rock City rises once again in the Nevada desert for Burning Man, themed Axis Mundi. The week-long gathering brings together art, music, performance & radical self-expression through large-scale installations, participatory experiences & a temporary city built on community, creativity & shared values. The event culminates with the ceremonial burning of the Man in the center of the city.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening Day

📍 Exposition Park, Los Angeles

📅 Sept 22, 2026

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public as a new cultural institution dedicated to visual storytelling. Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum explores narrative expression across illustration, painting, photography, film, and digital media. Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, with landscapes by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, the space brings art, architecture & storytelling.